CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Ceramic Ferrule Potting Adhesives

TZ-FEP-401 and TZ-FEP-402 provide two flow profiles for permanent ceramic-ferrule potting and should be evaluated around the actual fill path and connector process.

Start with the complete manufacturing requirement.

  • Ferrule, fiber and adjacent substrates
  • Fill path and bond geometry
  • Dispensing access and flow control
  • Thermal-cure capability and finished-part inspection

Low-viscosity ferrule potting

Low-Viscosity Ceramic Ferrule Potting Adhesive

TZ-FEP-401

A two-component, low-viscosity thermal-cure adhesive for ceramic ferrule and fiber patch-cord potting.

Evaluation focus

  • Low-viscosity filling
  • Short thermal cure
  • Low shrinkage

Ceramic ferrule and fiber patch-cord potting

TZ-FEP-401

Viscosity
3–5 Pa·s
Cure conditions
120°C × 5 min
Hardness
>Shore D 80
Shrinkage
1–2%
Glass-transition temperature
>90°C
Storage temperature
10–30°C

Controlled-flow ferrule potting

Controlled-Flow Ceramic Ferrule Potting Adhesive

TZ-FEP-402

A semi-transparent, medium-to-high-viscosity thermal-cure adhesive for controlled-flow ferrule potting.

Evaluation focus

  • Controlled flow
  • Short thermal cure
  • Low shrinkage

Ceramic ferrule and fiber patch-cord potting

TZ-FEP-402

Viscosity
8–20 Pa·s
Cure conditions
120°C × 5 min
Hardness
>Shore D 80
Shrinkage
1–2%
Glass-transition temperature
>90°C
Storage temperature
10–30°C

Plan the application before comparing materials.

Questions for application planning

What is the main difference between TZ-FEP-401 and TZ-FEP-402?

The listed viscosity ranges distinguish them: TZ-FEP-401 is lower viscosity and TZ-FEP-402 provides more controlled flow.

Is a lower-viscosity ferrule adhesive always better?

No. The required flow depends on the clearance, fill path, dispensing method and the areas that must remain free of adhesive.

What process details should be provided?

Provide the ferrule and fiber materials, fill geometry, dispensing method, thermal-cure capability and finished-part inspection requirements.

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